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Deciding to leave your partner is never easy. Life after separation is full of uncertainties, and what stops many people from leaving a broken relationship is the fear of financial hardship. In this blog TGB’s family law team outlines potential financial safety nets for those considering separation but fear they cannot...
Read moreThe separation roller-coaster is different for everyone and can take you on unexpected twists and turns! However, there are some useful things you can do along the way to help smooth your ride, writes TGB associate Rebecca Zanol. Visit the Bank Take a trip to your bank! Whilst this pointer may seem obvious, it is surprising...
Read moreDisclosure is a critical part of your separation and property settlement process, yet so few people understand what they need to do. TGB Lawyers provides this easy disclosure guide. Firstly, it’s important you get a lawyer who can guide you through the tricky process of disclosure. Going it alone will only cost you time...
Read moreReaching agreement on custody can be difficult, with both parents seeking what they believe is “right” or “fair”. TGB associate Melanie Tilmouth explains how the Family Court makes decisions. Family lawyers are often asked what are “fair” or “the standard” custody arrangements for children following...
Read moreRaising a child with a disability has some distinct challenges, but what do you do if you and your former partner can’t agree on treatment, or whether your child even has a condition? Tindall Gask Bentley family law partner Jane Miller explains. Parenting a child with a disability can be a lonely and challenging experience...
Read moreThe emotional ties we have with our pets run deep. They are a part of the family, but what happens when a relationship ends? Who gets custody of the pets? Tindall Gask Bentley associate Rebecca Zanol explains how the legal process applies to your ‘fur-babies’. Pets are integral members of many Australian families....
Read moreAlthough Australia continues to wait for true marriage equality, you should know that if you’re a de facto same-sex couple similar laws apply to you as those for heterosexual couples in the event of a break-up.
Read moreThis guide is designed to prepare you for the very first steps after deciding to separate from your partner. What are my legal options? Before you embark on the journey of separation you may have some unrealistic concepts as to what is involved. The thought of going to a lawyer can be overwhelming and may seem like an expensive...
Read moreRelocating children after separation or divorce is a challenge with both legal and personal considerations, writes family lawyer Mia Dalcollo.
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